ADM · 5 days ago
Quality Assurance Specialist - Decatur, IL
Decatur, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$49K/yr - $87K/yr
3+ years expADM is a global leader in human and animal nutrition and agricultural processing. The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for ensuring quality, food safety, and compliance with regulatory requirements in support of plant operations, while collaborating with production to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.
Animal FeedHospitalityIndustrial
Responsibilities
Maintain the SQF code at the facility and continuously improve the programs associated with the SQF code as part of a team
You must be able to manage time to complete tasks in a timely manner
Routinely conduct GMP, Food Safety Plan / HACCP, and GFSI (SQF) compliance inspections
Perform verification checks and assessments related to process function, sanitation, procedural practices, personnel performance, and product quality
Ability to work different times of the day as needed to complete the requirements of the time
Track Quality KPIs and update the appropriate KPI trackers/portals/logs
Document, investigate and implement corrective and preventative actions on quality and food safety events that may occur at the plant. This includes customer complaints
Interface with facility management on findings and corrective actions
Conduct microbiological swabbing for environmental monitoring, monitor and report results
Conduct for-cause investigations, determining root cause of issues
Provide guidance on sanitation methodology, and cleaning tool and chemical usage
Perform the ordering, approval, and receipt of supplies and services related to quality and sanitation
Lead the sanitation team in training and verification activities
Collaborate with the pest control provider to ensure the implementation of an effective pest control program and ensure corrective actions are completed in a timely manner
Conduct pre-operation inspection of equipment that has undergone maintenance and/or sanitation
Verify food safety related calibration and preventive maintenance activities
Assist facility management in assessing process deviations, related impact, and response
Assist with creating standard operating procedures and work instructions with food safety implications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry or related Science field or minimum of 3 years prior Quality Control / Assurance experience in a food facility or regulated food or drug manufacturing operation
Ability to focus on food safety and customer needs in all aspects of work
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and food safety requirements
Ability to use good problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
Required computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds
Preferred
SQF, or other GFSI experience or PCQI certification
Benefits
Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Paid time off including paid holidays.
Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
Company
ADM
ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Monish Patolawala
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at ADM
Daniel Jones
Director, Technical Sales
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